Drug interactions
Bremelanotide + Lithium
Severity: Minor
Bremelanotide and Lithium: minor interaction.
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Summary
Bremelanotide may slow gastric emptying and thereby delay or reduce absorption of oral drugs. Lithium has a narrow therapeutic range, so altered absorption could in theory change its levels, though a clinically important effect is unproven.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bremelanotide and Lithium have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Bremelanotide belongs to Genitourinary; Lithium belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Delayed gastric emptying may reduce the rate and extent of oral lithium absorption.
What to do
No routine change is needed, but monitor serum lithium levels and clinical response if bremelanotide is used regularly. Prefer to check levels if mood symptoms change.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Bremelanotide
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- Bremelanotide + Digoxin Moderate
- Bremelanotide + Disopyramide Moderate
- Bremelanotide + Naltrexone Moderate
- Bremelanotide + Procainamide Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bremelanotide with Lithium?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bremelanotide and Lithium have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Bremelanotide may slow gastric emptying and thereby delay or reduce absorption of oral drugs. Lithium has a narrow therapeutic range, so altered absorption could in theory change its levels, though a clinically important effect is unproven.
How serious is the interaction between Bremelanotide and Lithium?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine change is needed, but monitor serum lithium levels and clinical response if bremelanotide is used regularly. Prefer to check levels if mood symptoms change.
What other medicines interact with Lithium?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Lithium with, for example, Thioridazine, Vandetanib, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Lithium page.
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